Combat-Tested Threat Detection AI to Be Integrated into Drone Platforms
A battlefield-proven AI system originally deployed in Ukraine is being adapted for use on U.S. military drones. The Safe Pro Object Threat Detection (SPOTD)...
Air Force Explores Atomic Clock-Based Navigation for GPS-Denied Drone Swarms
The US Air Force is advancing efforts to enable drone swarms to operate in environments where satellite navigation is denied or jammed. A recent...
Implementing Technology in VIP Protection in Complex Environments and Mass Events
Written by Or Shalom
In the past decade, we have witnessed a sharp increase in assassination attempts and attacks targeting senior officials and public figures,...
New Study Offers Simple Rules for Coordinating Swarming Robots Inspired by...
A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences introduces a new approach to coordinating swarms of robots—one that mimics...
Compact Foldable Drone Demonstrates Fast Deployment and Instant Stability
A research team of students at Texas A&M University has developed a compact micro air vehicle (MAV) that can be launched by hand and...
Switchblade 600 Successfully Launched from MQ-9A Reaper in Long-Range Strike Test
A recent demonstration in Arizona marked a significant advancement in integrating loitering munitions with unmanned aerial platforms. The test involved launching a Switchblade 600...
Defibrillator-Carrying Drones Could Save Lives
A new study led by researchers at the University of Warwick, in collaboration with the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust and SkyBound, has...
New Drone Swarm Software Enables Cross-Manufacturer Coordination
A new autonomous software platform has been introduced that allows drones from different manufacturers to operate as a single, unified swarm. The system—called Nemyx—is...
AI-Powered System Enhances Explosives Detection
The Philippine Army has begun testing artificial intelligence to assist in the detection of landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO), aiming to improve safety for...
High-Powered Energy Weapon Neutralized Dozens of Drones Simultaneously
A recent live demonstration by the U.S. Army has highlighted the growing role of directed energy weapons in counter-drone operations. During the exercise at...
Air Force to Test System that makes Aircraft Autonomous
The U.S. Air Force is preparing to test an advanced autonomous aircraft system developed by Reliable Robotics. Under a new $17.4 million contract, the...
Autonomous Flight Milestone Achieved with H145 Helicopter
A recent test flight of an autonomous helicopter equipped with advanced autonomy software has demonstrated key capabilities in support of future unmanned logistics missions....
Ukrainian Intelligence Reveals Russian Drone That Uses LTE Networks for Real-Time...
A recently recovered Russian drone has been found to integrate mobile network connectivity directly into its flight systems, allowing operators to control it through...
AI System Enables Military Platforms to Operate Safely Under Harsh Conditions
A new AI-powered control system developed by Peraton under a U.S. defense initiative has shown the ability to keep robotic platforms functioning safely even...
AR and Anti-Drone Tech Tested in Live Field Conditions for Military...
The U.S. Army is leveraging its support role with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on the U.S.-Mexico border to test next-generation tactical technologies in...
Biohybrid Jellyfish Could Monitor Hard-to-Reach Ocean Zones
A new approach to ocean monitoring is emerging from research into one of the sea’s most ancient creatures. Engineers from the University of Colorado...
New AI-Powered Swarm Drone Offers Precision Strikes and Autonomous Operation
In the past few years, drones have been emerging as a central element of modern defense strategy. These systems offer cost-effective, flexible alternatives to...
Robotic Dogs Deployed for Mosquito Control Amid Virus Combat Efforts
In response to a rise in imported cases of Chikungunya virus, Hong Kong is preparing to introduce robotic dogs equipped with insecticide sprayers to...
Ukraine Tests Airborne Acoustic Sensor on New Recon Drone
A new type of drone is strengthening Ukraine’s battlefield surveillance with the ability to detect enemy fire using sound alone. Developed by German firm...
Remote Weapon System Integrated on Unmanned Ground Vehicle in Ukraine
A new development in unmanned ground systems has been validated in Ukraine, where a remote weapon station (RWS) was successfully integrated and tested on...
Solar-Powered UAV Completes 74-Hour Flight
A solar-powered uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) has completed a series of extended flight tests, staying airborne for nearly three days without refueling or external...
The Drone Marketplace for Faster Military Procurement
In recent years, commercial drones have been playing a more and more important role in frontline operations. Now, the U.S. Army is reportedly set...
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